Finance Magnates Reflects on Its Participation in the Cyprus Diaspora Forum 2025

Finance Magnates was proud to take part as an official media partner of the Cyprus Diaspora Forum 2025, a four-day event held at the Amara Hotel in Limassol. This important event brought together Cypriots from around the world, including leaders in business, public service, the arts, media, and other fields, to discuss the role of the diaspora and its support for Cyprus in various ways.

The Cyprus Diaspora Forum is more than just a conference. It’s a space where local and international voices meet. It helps build genuine connections between Cyprus and Cypriots abroad, focusing on areas such as business, innovation, education, and cultural exchange.

This year’s event featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, small business pitch sessions, networking events, and the closing CYDIA Awards Gala Dinner. Each part of the program provided people with an opportunity to learn, connect, and explore new ideas.

Finance Magnates' Contribution

As a media partner, Finance Magnates was also present throughout the event to cover key moments, speak with attendees, and share updates through our platform. We connected with leaders from Cyprus and abroad, including business professionals, high-net-worth individuals, and organisations looking to expand.

The conversations during the forum made it clear that Cyprus remains an attractive destination for new ideas, cross-border collaboration, and investment.

Our team also actively contributed to the content side of the forum:

Andrea Badiola Mateos, Chief Commercial Officer, moderated the panel Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Change. She led a discussion on the realities women face in leadership roles and how networks and mindset shifts can lead to real results.

Dora Christofi, Head of Marketing, led the session Marketing and Branding: Building Connections in a Crowded World, discussing how brands today can stay clear, trusted, and relevant. Together with the panel speakers, she explored trends like personalisation, short-form content, and honest communication.

Both panels were filled with expert insights from speakers who shared real-life stories and practical experience.

A Wide Range of Topics

The Cyprus Diaspora Forum 2025 tackled several major topics, including:

• Changes in Cyprus' healthcare system and its role in attracting investors

• Growth in tourism and hospitality, especially in combining business and leisure travel

• The role of arts and culture in shaping local society

• Cyprus as a link between Europe and the Gulf region

• Branding, marketing, entrepreneurship, and leadership

Each panel and workshop provided speakers and attendees with the opportunity to discuss how the diaspora can contribute to Cyprus's growth and how the island can remain competitive globally.

➡️Day 2 Coverage: High Rankings Aren't What Matter in Business; It's the Value You Give to the World”: Insights from Cyprus Diaspora Forum’25

➡️Day 3 Coverage: Tokenization and AI Provide the Foundation for Fintechs and Banks”: Cyprus Diaspora Forum’25 Enters Day 3

Cyprus Diaspora Forum 2025 Highlights

Closing with Culture: The CYDIA Awards

The event ended on a high note with the CYDIA Awards Gala Dinner, celebrating excellence among Cypriots worldwide. The evening included live music, traditional Cypriot dance, and emotional speeches.

About Cyprus Diaspora Forum

The Cyprus Diaspora Forum is a pioneering initiative that brings together Cypriots from around the world to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the island’s future. As a dynamic platform for dialogue and innovation, the Forum unites leaders, professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from the global Cypriot community to share ideas, inspire action, and strengthen our collective voice. Rooted in a strong sense of heritage and shared identity, the Forum fosters meaningful conversations around entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, repatriation, and social impact.

Through engaging panels, interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and cultural showcases, it offers a space where tradition meets innovation and where Cypriots everywhere can rediscover their connection to home. In addition to community building, the Forum draws a high level of foreign investors interested in Cyprus’s key growth sectors. It also serves as a bridge for local businesses seeking to expand abroad, facilitating international partnerships that drive economic development and cross-border collaboration.